Vintage Duck Carving

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Description

“Mallard Hen & Chicks” – Gosset Wildlife Collection Figurine

Design & Subject:
• This sculpture depicts a realistic mallard hen … Read more “Mallard Hen & Chicks” – Gosset Wildlife Collection Figurine

Design & Subject:
• This sculpture depicts a realistic mallard hen protectively nestled with four ducklings, two emerging from beneath each wing.
• The level of detail in the feather texture, coloration, and expressions of the birds is finely executed, capturing both the natural posture and familial warmth of the scene.
• The mother duck features brown speckled feathers with a striking blue speculum (wing patch), while the chicks are rendered in warm yellow with black markings.

Material:
• Likely made of hand-painted resin or composite stone, giving it a weighty, realistic look while allowing for intricate detail.
• The underside is finished with a speckled felt or fabric base to protect surfaces.

Markings:
• A metal label on the base reads:
• “Mallard Hen & Chicks”
• Numbered Limited Edition: 1971/5000
• Gosset Wildlife Collection
• Hand Crafted in Canada / Fait à la main au Canada
• Includes a red maple leaf symbol denoting Canadian craftsmanship.

Era & Style:
• Most likely dates from the 1980s–1990s, part of a limited-edition wildlife art series popular with nature enthusiasts and collectors
This is a heartfelt and beautifully made piece that would appeal to wildlife art collectors, bird lovers, or anyone curating a rustic or nature-inspired interior. See less